Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 16803, Nathaniel Foster, New Jersey Penn. Va.

SERVICE
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New Jersey Penn. Va.
Foster, Nathaniel
S 16803
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Ohio 19.618.
Nathaniel Foster
of Adams Co. in the State of Ohio.
who was a Private in the Co. commanded by Captain Tinkhook of the Regt. commanded by Col. Moore in the New Jersey line for nine months. & Pa. & Va.
Inscribed on the Roll of Ohio. —
at the rate of 30 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 th day of August 1833 and sent to Hon. W. Russell. West Union. Ohio.
Arrears to the 4th of March, 1833. — 60.00 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept. 33. — 15.00
$75.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Wm. Palmer Clerk Book E. Vol. 8. Page 8.

Paid at the Treasury the sum of the 6. Apr from 4 Sep 1838 to 4 Sep 1839. Age Notified 20. Aug 1841.
Dead
Paid as above from 4 Sep 1840 to 4 March 1841. agent Notified 30. Dec 1841.
Date of death not as

The State of Ohio, Adams County ss.
Court of Common Pleas of the Term of October, 1832.
On this 25 th day of October, 1832, personally appeared in open Court, before said Court of Common Pleas of Adams County, Ohio, now sitting, Nathaniel Porter, a resident of Jefferson Township, in the County of Adams aforesaid, aged seventy two years last February, who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named Officers, and served as herein stated. He first entered the service as a volunteer in the Militia, in the latter part of July or early part of August, 1776; — his Officers, Captain Timbork, Major Boop, Colonel Purnell, General Pos. During this, his first term, he was stationed and served in and about Ambroy, in the State of New Jersey; — and was generally employed in aiding to entrench and fortify the Town, Ambroy and standing guard. His first was a short term; he cannot distinctly recollect whether one or two months. At the time of his first entering the service, he resided in Hunterdon County, State of New Jersey, and was marched from Hunterdon directly to Ambroy. In the fall of 1776, he removed to Bucks County, Pennsylvania; and in the year 1777, he again entered the service as a substitute for Ezekiel Rogers, a drafted Militia man, of Bucks County, Pa. From Bucks County, he was marched through Newton to Philadelphia; from Philadelphia he was taken by water to Billingsport and Wilmington in the State of Delaware; from Wilmington, he was marched up the Brandywine on the day the battle of Brandywine was fought; he was halted about a mile or two below the battle ground, till evening, when Colonel Morris' Regiment to which the Declarant was attached, was ordered up near the battle ground; but Genl. Potter's Brigade, of which Col. Morris was one Regiment, was soon ordered to retreat back to Chester, Pennsylvania. After the retreat to Chester, he was pretty constantly on the march through Pennsylvania, generally on the Schuylkill. In the valley, near the White Horse, he was in a slight skirmish with the rear guard of the British forces; but a severe rain coming on, a general engagement did not ensue. In this term, 1777, he belonged to Captain Dubouché's Company; his Major, Tolunco; his Colonel, Mond. This term he served two months, & reached home on the day of the battle of Germantown. In April, 1781, he again entered the service in Camp=

shire County, Virginia, as a substitute for Aaron Colvin, —his Captain, Thomas Anderson; but on reaching the Camp, near Richmond, he procured a rifle, and joined Captain Stump's rifle Company.—Lieutenant Samuel Hornback, En- sign, James Vast. In this Spring tour of 1781, Major Chas. Phil- son commanded the Party to which Declarant was attached; his duty was, scouting, watching the movements of the enemy, Protecting the line S c in Virginia, generally in or near Richmond. This tour he served two months. After a respite of nine days, he again entered in Hampshire County Virginia as a substitute for David Newman, a drafted Militia man. He was commanded on this occasion, at first by Captain Worty, but soon after reaching the Camp below Fredericksburg, I joined Captain George's Rifle Company — having my own rifle.
In the fall of 1781, he entered the service for the term of one year, under the command of Major Reed. Major Reed commanded the scouting Party. In his last tour, he served two months under Captain Isaac Parson, who was afterwards drowned in the South Branch of Potom- ac. He knew, by sight, Gen Washington, Gen. La Fayette Colonel Dand many other regular officers, but he had no particular acquaintance with any of them. Michael Beddinger born of John Blue Pickett Kentucky, was Declarant's Adjutant on his last tour, in 1781. Decla- rant has no recollection of ever having had a writ- ten discharge. He expects to prove by Depe Edward J Charles, Coman some general facts in re- lation to his service, above set forth, tho' not with much precision. He hereby relinquishes every claim to a pension or annuity, except the present and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of

the Agency of any State. He served at least nine months. And to the following interrogating put by the Court to the said Declarant as prescribed by the War Department, the Subjoined answers were made by
1 st Where and when were you born
I was born in Morris County in the State of New Jersey on the 9 th of February 1760.
2 nd Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?
I have no record of my age except one made by myself about 12 or 15 years ago.
3 rd Where were you living when called into the service, where have you lived since the Revolutionary War, and where do you now live?
At the time of first entering the service, I lived in Hunterdon County, New Jersey; in 1776, I removed to Bucks County, Pa. In 1780 I re- moved to Hampshire County Va. In 1791, I removed to Bour- bon County Ky. In 1798 I removed to Adair County Ky. in which I have ever since resided,
4 th How were you called into service, were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute; and if a substitute for whom?
I first entered the service as a volunteer; and I served three times as a substitute; first for Ezekiel Rogers, next for Aaron Colvin, and last for David Newman, and last as a volunteer.
5 th State the names of some of the Regular officers who were with the troops where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect and the general circumstances of your service.
I was acquainted with Colonel Dark, Major McPherson, Ma- jor Reed. I have seen General Washington Gen. La Fayette The names of Regiments I cannot state. Down near Richmond, the officers of my Company dined with Gen. Lafayette. The general circumstances of my service I have stated. The prisoners whom I helped to guard under Capt. Parsons, were taken at Cornwallis's surrender.
6 th Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so by whom was it given and what has become of it?

I don't recollect that I ever received a written discharge from any official source when I served
7 th State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity and their belief of your service as a soldier of the Revolution
Joseph Edwards, Charles Osborn, Simon Pith, Thomas Black, Thomas Burkitt, Henry Aldred, William Wykoff, Joseph Collins, Moses Lockhart &c
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Attest Joseph Darlington Clerk A.C. Nathaniel Foster
Nathl Foster
We Christo the Warmsby a Clugyman residing in the County of Adams and State of Ohio and Charles Osborn residing in Adams County State of Ohio hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Nathaniel Foster who has submitted his sworn to the above and foregoing Declaration, that we believe him to be seventy two years of age; that he is respected & believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion. Sworn and subscribed the day & year aforesaid.
Attest
Christopher Warmsby
Joseph Darlington Clerk A.C. Charles Osborn
And the Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certify that it appears to them that Christo the Warmsby who has signed the foregoing certificate is a Clugyman, resident in said County of Adams, and that Charles Osborn who has also signed the same, is a resident in the said County of Adams and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I Joseph Darlington, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Adams, State of Ohio, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Nathaniel Foster for a Pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this 25 th day of October, 1832.
Joseph Darlington Clerk A.C.

19.618
Nathaniel Foster
Ohio
Adm. 9. Months
From Wm. Ruple West Union Ohio

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
26. July - 1832
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of Nathan Foster
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     1776 1 pro Capt. Tenbrook 72 years   late 1777 2 Col Burrell Hunterdon Traditionary   Col Moore Co. N.J.   Capt. Dubouches   1781 2 Capt. Rudersom   " 2 Capt. McCarty   " 2 Capt. Parsons  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c., Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval Service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will, in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this _____ day of _____ personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of _____ in the county of _____ and State, Territory or District of _____ aged (c) _____ years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) _____, with _____ and served in the _____ (e) regiment of the _____ line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. [This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of _____
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I, _____ of the Court of _____ do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this _____ day of _____ &c.
If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the _____ and C. D. residing in (the same) _____, who has hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with _____, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be _____ years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the days and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the _____ and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the _____ and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, _____ Clerk of the Court of _____ do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this _____ day of _____ &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration, (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his

alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following ( m ) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services. 
 6. { To a Soldier. { Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it? To an Officer. { Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it? 
 7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character and standing of other persons giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is a genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
The notes from [a] to [i] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule [j] applies to continental troops only.
[k] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[l] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[m] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

April 16, 1935
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BA-J/REL Nathaniel Foster-S.16803
Mrs. W.H. Snider 1711 Grand Avenue Davenport, Iowa
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to Nathaniel Foster, who served in the Revolutionary War from Middlesex County, New Jersey, and was granted pension in 1833.
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, S.16803, based upon the military service in that war of Nathaniel Foster, the only soldier of that name who served with the New Jersey Troops.
Nathaniel Foster was born February 9, 1760, in Morris County, New Jersey. The names of his parents are not shown nor are any names of brothers and sisters stated.
While a resident of Hunterdon County, New Jersey, Nathaniel Foster enlisted about the first of August, 1776, and served one or two months as a private in Captain Van Broeck's Company, Colonel Bonnell's New Jersey Regiment.
In the fall of 1776, he moved to Bucks County, Pennsylvania, and in 1777, enlisted there and served two months in Captain Debouch's Company, Colonel Moore's Pennsylvania Regiment; was in a small skirmish near White Horse, Pennsylvania.
In 1780, he moved to Hampshire County, Virginia, and while living there, enlisted in April, 1781, and served two months in Captain Thomas Anderson's Company and in Captain Stump's Rifle Company, under Major McPherson in the Virginia Troops; about nine days after the termination of this service, he re-enlisted and served two months in Captains McCarty's and George's Companies, under Major Read in the Virginia Troops; in the fall of 1781, he served two months under Captain Isaac Parsons and guardsprisoners at Winchester.

In 1791, he moved to Bourbon County, Kentucky, and in 1798, to Adams County, Ohio.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 25, 1832, while living in Jefferson Township, Adams County, Ohio.
Soldier's widow is referred to; her name is not shown and there are no further family data.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of person paid and possibly the date of death of the Revolutionary War pensioner, Nathaniel Foster(S.16903), you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data:
Nathaniel Foster, Certificate No.19618, issued August 8, 1833, rate $30 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, Ohio Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. MILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
Dec. 23 o , 1841.
Sir:
Under the date of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," The widow of Nathaniel Foster, dec d , a Pensioner on the Roll of the Ohio Agency, at the rate of Thirty Dollars and Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of Sept. 1840, to the 4 th March 1841.
Respectfully, yours,
William B. Parsons
Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
July 27 th , 1840.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," Nathaniel Foster, _____ a Pensioner on the Roll of the Ohio Agency, at the rate of Thirty — Dollars and _____ Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of Sept. 1838, to the 4 th Sept. 1839.
Respectfully yours,
Albin N. Parsons
Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Present.

Please ref to Aud. for death name of widow

3-080. Revolutionary War CONGRESSIONAL.
Cft No. 19618
NAME OF CLAIMANT:
Nathaniel Foster
P. O. { Adams Co Ohio
NAME OF SOLDIER:
Nathaniel Foster Private (1st Lieut) Co. of 1st Reg't by Col Moore of New Jersey for his services in Pa & Va
Apers
Kindly give full information in regard to Pension, also his family if it can be found.
For Mrs William E. Walker Dundee, Ill.
W. L. Jones, U. S. S.
April, 19 3
These slips are exclusively for the use of Senators in Congress, and when used by any other person will not receive consideration.
Senators will greatly aid the Bureau of Pensions in giving them an early answer, if they will fill and use these slips in making calls in pension cases.
J. R. Davenport, Commissioner.

Apr. 19, 1930.
address → MRS. MATTIE CULVER VAN OSTRAND 214 WEST GILMAN STREET MADISON, WISCONSIN
Pension & Record Bureau Washington, D. C.
A Revolutionary soldier by the name of "Nathaniel Forster ", served successively from New Jersey, Penn. and Virginia during the War. He was born in 1760 and died in Ohio about 1842. He applied for a pension in that state in 1832.
Do the records of your office give additional data in regard to this man?
Also, Richard Seward , served in the War of 1812, supposed ly from Maryland. He later may have gone to Ohio. Is there any record of his service at your office?
I shall be most grateful for any information in regard to these soldiers.
Very truly yours,
Mattie C. Van Strand

To U.S. Pension Office.
Dear Sir
Will you kindly send information of service in Rev. War of Nathaniel Foster — who served 1st from Huntingdon N.J. — Afterwards from Pa. & Va. — Any information will be very thankfully received. send to Address of.
Mrs F. H. Regdon 605- S. Washington St Marion Indiana.

Manchester O May 31, 1900
Hon H. C. Evans, Comr of Pen- sions, Washington DC Dear Sir;
Nathaniel Foster was a Private in the New Jersey militia war of the Revolution, He was enrolled in the Pension roll Aug 8 1833 under the act of June 7 1832. I am a Greatgrand- son & desire to be furnish- ed with a copy of his declaration for pension for patriotic services Yours ans. most gratefully obey,
S. J. Foster

E. M. FOSTER, Physician and Surgeon.
905 OFFNERE ST. . . . . PHONE 243
Portsmouth, Ohio,
5/26/1900
Sir: I desire a copy of the declaration for pension of Nathaniel Foster who was a Private in the N. J. Militia, Revolutionary War, He was placed on the rolls Aug 8, 1833 under the law of June 7, 1832 I am a great grandson, Your answer will greatly oblige,
E. M. Foster
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Washington D.C.,

16803 INVALID.
Ohio!
No. 16803
Nathaniel Foster
By New Wm
Act: June 7 th 89
Lex: Vol. 1 , Page 441
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Pa & Va also.
June 8-1900 - * Dr. E. M. Horton Portsmouth Ohio
June 8-1900 J. T. Foster. Manchester
1913 Nov. 13 Hist. to Mrs. F. H. Rigdon. V. L. M.
1914 Apr. 18 Hist. to Hon. H. C. Conner for Mrs. H. E. Walker.
1930 June 24 - Hist. to Mrs. Mattie Culver Van Cotsand - E. G.

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section REL
June 24, 1930
Mrs. Mattie Culver Van Ostrand 214 West Gilman Street Madison, Wisconsin
Dear Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.16803, it appears that Nathaniel Foster was born February 9, 1760, in Morris County, New Jersey.
While residing in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, he enlisted about the first of August, 1776, and served one or two months as a private in Captain Ten Broeck's Company, Colonel Bonnell's New Jersey Regiment.
In the fall of 1776, he moved to Bucks County, Pennsylvania, and in 1777, enlisted and served two months in Captain Dubouch's Company, Colonel Moore's Pennsylvania Regiment; was in a slight skirmish near White Horse.
In 1780, he moved to Hampshire County, Virginia, and while living there, enlisted in April, 1781, and served two months in Captain Thomas Anderson's Company and in Captain Stump's Rifle Company, under Major McPherson in the Virginia Troops. About nine days after the termination of this service, he re-enlisted and served two months in Captains McCarty and George's Companies, under Major Reed in the Virginia Troops.
In the fall of 1781, he served two months under Captain Isaac Parsons and guarded prisoners at Winchester.
In 1791, he moved to Bourbon County, Kentucky, and in 1798, to Adams County, Ohio.

He was allowed pension on his application executed October 25, 1832, while living in Jefferson Township, Adams County, Ohio.
Soldier's widow is referred to, her name is not shown and there are no further data as to his family.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

April 18, 1914.
Hon. Wesley L. Jones, United States Senate.
My dear Senator:
In response to your personal inquiry of the seventeenth instant, I have the honor to advise you that from the papers in the claim of Nathaniel Foster Sur. File No. 16,403. Rev. War. it appears that soldier was born February 9, 1760, in Morris County, New Jersey, and while a resident of Hunterdon County, New Jersey, volunteered in July or August 1776, in Captain Tenbrook's company, Colonel Bonnell's regiment, and served one or two months.
In the fall of 1776, he moved to Bucks County, Pennsylvania, and in 1777 enlisted in Captain Dubouch's company, Colonel Moore's Pennsylvania regiment, and was in a slight skirmish near White Horse, served two months.
In April 1781, he enlisted in Hampshire County, Virginia, where he then lived, under Captain Thomas Anderson, then joined Captain Stump's rifle company, served two months.
After nine days he again enlisted in Hampshire County, and served under Captains McCarty and George, length of service is not stated.
In the fall of 1781, he served under Captain Isaac Parsons, two months.

He was allowed pension on an application executed October 25, 1832, while a resident of Jefferson Township, Adams County, Ohio.
He left a widow but her name is not stated and there is no other data as to his family on file.
For the date of last payment of pension, to whom paid, and probable date of death of soldier, application should be made to the Auditor for the Interior Department, U. S. Treasury Department, citing the following data:
"Nathaniel Foster. Certificate No. 19,618. issued August 8, 1833. at $30. per annum commencing March 4, 1831, under the Act of June 7, 1832, at the Ohio Agency."
Very truly yours,
Commissioner.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
14.16803
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Nathaniel Foster a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     July or Aug 1776 1 or 2 mos Seabrook Ronnell N.J.   1777 2 mos. Dubouch Moore Penn.   Apr. 1781 2 mos. Thomas Anderson Va.   1781 ✓ Stump   Fall 1781 2 mos McClosky   George V.   Isaac Parsons  
Battles engaged in, at White Horse.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Hunterdon Co. N.J.
Date of application for pension, Oct. 25-1832
Residence at date of application, Jefferson Twp. Adams Co. Ohio
Age at date of application, July 21 st 1760 in Morris Co. N.J.
Remarks: No data as to family other than he left a widow whose name is not stated.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

Iowa
Daughters of the American Revolution
Regent MRS. CLYDE E. BRENTON 3440 Grand Ave. Des Moines
Vice-Regent MRS. SETH THOMAS 1200 Tenth Avenue North Fort Dodge
Recording Secretary MRS. W. H. SNIDER 1711 Grand Avenue Davenport
Corresponding Secretary MRS. HARRY E. NAREY Spirit Lake
Treasurer MRS. IMOGEN B. EMERY 731 Higley Building Cedar Rapids
Vice-President General, N. S. D. A. R. MRS. B. C. HIGGINS Spencer, Iowa
Registrar MRS. W. I. FREDRICKSON Charles City
Historian MRS. EUGENE SCHIPFER Sigourney
Librarian MRS. E. P. CHASE Atlantic
Auditor MRS. O. S. VON KROG Eldora
Chaplain MRS. M. M. BURNS Sanborn
Recording Secretary MRS. W. H. SNIDER 1711 Grand Avenue Davenport
Mar 25 - 1935
Pension Office Washington DC
Dear Sirs:
Will you kindly give me all possible information as to parents, brothers or sisters etc of
Only J. N. J. Nathaniel Foster - Pvt in Revolution from Middlesex Co. New Jersey Militia - (Certificate from the Adj Gen. of N.J. granted pension 1833 (Act of June 7-1832)).
Very Truly
(Mrs W.H.) M.H. Snider